Four Cool Gym Classes To Try In Your Living Room

There's no denying that group workouts are a great way to get fit fast. Classes allow you to tap into your inner competitive streak plus they prevent you from getting bored with the same routine. Monday: piloxing, Tuesday: Zumba,...

There's no denying that group workouts are a great way to
get fit fast. Classes allow you to tap into your inner competitive streak plus
they prevent you from getting bored with the same routine. Monday: piloxing,
Tuesday: Zumba, Wednesday: yoga...you get the picture.

See, even (the retired) Regis & Kelly say working out at home is fun!

But you don’t need to spend a small fortune on a fancy gym
membership to work up a sweat in a trendy new class. These at-home workouts
offer a surefire way to shake up your routine without setting foot outside your
living room.

This at-home kit uses a lightweight foldable bar and
resistance tubing to really challenge your arms, legs and core without
investing in a bulky, expensive reformer. There’s no fancy bells and whistles
here but, if you’re looking for a simple, easy-to-follow workout that really
works, this DVD is right up your alley. “You get the maximum benefit because
you are both strengthening and lengthening your muscles,” says instructor Gin
Miller. “The Portable Pilates Studio workout has been designed for all fitness
levels and continues to challenge you as you progress.”

Core Fusion has developed a loyal following among famous
hard bodies including Heidi Klum and Cameron Diaz. Now you can get the same
body-sculpting results for a fraction of the price. This 55-minute DVD combines
yoga, pilates and strength training to get the same long lean look as
Hollywood’s celebrity fit club. “This workout is so simple because it only
requires a yoga mat and a set of light weights,” says co-creator Fred DeVito.
“If you’re pushed for time, you can incorporate ten-minute sets into your day
and still see results in a few weeks!”

Hoopnotica TravelHoop Workout Kit:

This portable hoop-dancing workout is so much fun you’ll
barely even notice you’re working up a sweat. The innovative hula-hoop breaks
down into four easy-to-assemble pieces that can be carried in a suitcase or
slung over your shoulder with the matching strap. “Hoopnotica is an ideal
workout for the busy career woman or stay-at-home mom because it’s easy to do
just about anywhere,” says Hoopnotica CEO Gabriella Redding. “The American
Council on Exercise recently found that hooping burns an average of 420
calories per hour, similar to a cardio kickboxing class!” Check out which celebs (including the First Lady!) love hula hooping!

Want a red carpet body like Hilary Duff or Alexis Bledel?
Try this boxing and pilates hybrid from their celebrity trainer Vivica
Jensen.The unlikely pairing will
get your heart racing and your muscles aching long before the action-packed DVD comes
to a close. “Piloxing is the perfect at-home workout because the mix of
pilates, boxing and dance into an interval training class burns tons of
calories, up to 800 per class,” says creator Jensen. “No bulky or expensive
equipment needed. I promise you’re going to love this workout!”